Financial Accountant

  • Reed
  • Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
  • May 05, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Financial Accountant

  • Location: Team Valley
  • Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (flexibility for strong candidates)
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are partnering with a highly established business to recruit a Financial Accountant. This role is based at the head office and offers a dynamic opportunity to lead group financial reporting and manage statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified finance professional with strong experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, and tax.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS.
  • Manage statutory reporting and external financial submissions.
  • Oversee tax compliance, including Corporation Tax, VAT, Bingo Duty, and Machine Games Duty.
  • Prepare tax estimates and returns, collaborating closely with external advisors.
  • Drive KPI reporting and support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Manage R&D tax credits and capital allowances claims.
  • Support acquisitions, including the preparation of completion accounts.
  • Maintain and oversee the tax risk register, ensuring robust governance.
  • Submit ONS and CSR reports.
  • Support wider finance transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Fully qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) - essential.
  • Strong experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, and tax.
  • Solid working knowledge of IFRS.
  • Background within practice, ideally Big Four, strongly preferred.

Working Hours:

  • 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
  • Some flexibility around starts and finish times within office opening hours.

This is a fully office-based role.

To apply for this Financial Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.